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Gareth Parker

Gareth Parker

Head of Operational Compliance

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Education

Glyndwr University 

Expertise

ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 27001 ISO 45001 ISO 42001

Gareth Parker

Gareth Parker is Head of Operational Compliance at Amtivo. With a background spanning engineering, testing and certification, he brings extensive technical and regulatory expertise to the governance and delivery of certification schemes. Gareth holds Lead Auditor qualifications for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 45001, and has developed specialist expertise in emerging standards, including ISO/IEC 42001 for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems.

Gareth has over 15 years’ experience working across technical and leadership roles in the testing, inspection and certification sector. His experience includes electrical product certification, electromagnetic compatibility testing, fire detection and life safety systems, and hazardous environments. He has also supported international operations, including helping establish testing laboratories in Canada. At Amtivo, Gareth works closely with scheme managers and governance teams to ensure certification programmes are implemented effectively and remain aligned with regulatory and industry requirements.

Outside of work, Gareth is actively involved in his local community. He coaches youth football in Wrexham and serves as treasurer for the North West Area of Round Table, supporting charitable initiatives including projects with Nightingale House Hospice.

A list of articles written by Gareth

ISO 27001 Positioned as Next Step for ISO 9001 Businesses Amid Cyber Risks

ISO 27001 Positioned as Next Step for ISO 9001 Businesses Amid Cyber Risks

Irish SMEs certified to ISO 9001 are urged to adopt ISO 27001 to strengthen cyber resilience amid a surge in cyberattacks.
Guide - Amtivo

Guidelines for EN 50131 Certification

Download our guidelines for EN 50131 Certification – all Intruder Alarm Systems must meet the requirements of EN 50131.
Checklist - Amtivo

PSA 74 Summary Checklist

Download our summary guide to the items which Amtivo Ireland auditors check on a PSA 74:2019 (Security Service Providers) audit.
Process - Amtivo

Certification Process

Download our free guide to learn the simple steps required to achieve certification and discover how the process works.
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ISO 27001 Standard: Strengthen Your Information Security  

Learn about ISO 27001 and how an information security management system can benefit your organisation in our beginner's guide.
Guide - Amtivo

Steps to ISO Certification

Our ISO Certification Guide provides a comprehensive introduction to the audit process covering everything from pre-assessment to recertification audits.
Guide - Amtivo

ISO Buyer’s Guide

Download our ISO Buyer's Guide to read our expert tips and learn how you can simplify the certification process.
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What Is Multisite Certification?

Discover how multisite certification helps organisations with multiple locations maximise their ISO certification ROI.
What is a Quality Management System (QMS)?

ISO 9001 Checklist – 10 Steps to Compliance

Get our 10-step ISO 9001 checklist. Essential advice for achieving ISO 9001 certification for your Quality Management System.
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ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Accreditation With INAB

Amtivo, formerly Certification Europe, has achieved accreditation to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 from the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB).
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ISO Certification Journey – the Ultimate FAQ Guide

Start your ISO certification journey with our ultimate guide. Learn about ISO standards, assessments, and your path to certification.
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Key ESG Trends Shaping Business in 2023

Navigate the ever-changing landscape of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and discover the 7 key trends to watch out for.